Group

Onslaught

UK punk/thrash/speed metal band

From: Bristol, United Kingdom
Since: 1983–present
Rating: ★ 5 (2 votes)
Releases: 34

thrash metal
metal
punk
hardcore punk
punk rock

About

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band drew influences from US and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and the Exploited, as well as the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. Jason Anderson of AllMusic described their sound as "punishing". They have been recognised as British thrash metal pioneers, and referred to as one of the country's so-called "Big Four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix, and Acid Reign. To date, Onslaught have released eight studio albums, one compilation, four singles, and three live recordings: a live album and two live DVDs.

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Members

Nige Rockett 1983–1991, 2005–now guitar
Sy Keeler 1985–1988, 2005–now lead vocals
Jeff Williams 2006–now bass guitar
Michael Hourihan 2011–now membranophone
Iain Davies 2015–now guitar
Tony O'Hora now
Steve Grice 1982–1991, 2005–2011 · former drums (drum set)
Jase Stallard 1984–1985, 1985–1987 · former bass guitar, guitar
Jason Stallard 1984–1986, 1986–1987 · former electric bass guitar, electric guitar
Jim Hinder 1986–1991, 2005–2006 · former bass guitar
Rob Trotman 1987–1991 · former guitar
Steve Grimmett 1989–1990 · former lead vocals
Alan Jordan 2005–2008 · former guitar